Bass Harbor Memorial Library

Celebrate Our Community with Books!

Bass Harbor Memorial Library
89 Bernard Road, PO Box 99
Bernard, Maine 04612

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What Did You Do This Summer

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An exhibit of works made this summer by local artists, ranging from intricate cyanotypes to found object sculptures, felted vases, and a mural created during the library’s summer art camp, will be on display this month at the library. 

A community Opening Reception for WHAT DID YOU DO THIS SUMMER will be held on Thursday, September 14th at 5:30 PM at the Bass Harbor Memorial Library. The exhibit will be on view throughout the month of September.

**This reception was rescheduled from the original date of Thursday, September 7th.

Come Write with Us!

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Harbor Writing Circle
Monthly every 3rd Wednesday
5:30pm

Gather with other island writers to build community and make time to put pen to paper. The new writing circle at Bass Harbor Memorial Library will provide a mixture of free and structured writing time, an opportunity to share work and receive feedback, and feature occasional workshops and guest speakers. Open to all genres, ages, and experience levels– come write with us!

Contact librarian@bassharborlibrary.com with inquiries or to sign up. Of course, walk-ins are welcome, too.

Early Readers

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Starting this Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to noon, the Bass Harbor Memorial Library presents ‘Saturday Summer Story Hour’ with Ms. Amanda.
Ask your parents for a ride to the library, pull up a bean bag, and let your imagination soar as Ms. Amanda—or maybe even surprise guests—read some of the best Old & New Children’s Books from our collection.
‘Saturday Summer Story Hour’ will continue every Saturday from 11 a.m. – noon throughout the Summer season.

Coronavirus/Covid-19 information

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If patrons are looking for recommendations for vaccinated people:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

Maine Vaccination info https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines

Maine CDC COVID-19 info https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/index.shtml (including links to the Tuesday and Thursday 2 PM briefings by Dr. Shah)

World Health Organization

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Maine Center for Disease Control

Maine Health

A Guide to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) for Public Libraries

Federation of American Scientists COVID-19 Ask a Scientist

Mainers Together (Community Organizing to Meet Needs)